Orzo With Asparagus

Name: Orzo With Asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 small fennel, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1/8 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; salt; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1 lb orzo pasta; 1 quart chicken stock; 1/2-1 lb asparagus, cut at angle

Submitted by Dancer

"This is a nice side dish for fish or chicken, with a crusty roll and its the perfect meal."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 medium onion, sliced
1 small fennel, sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
¹⁄₈ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
salt
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¹⁄₄ teaspoon fresh thyme
1 lb orzo pasta
1 quart chicken stock
¹⁄₂ - 1 lb asparagus, cut at angle

directions

Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
Add onion, fennel, garlic and saute until very soft.
Add orzo and 1/2 cup chicken stock.
Stir as you would risotto until liquid is absorbed.
You might not use the whole quart of broth.
Repeat until pasta is almost al dente.
Add asparagus and simmer until tender.
Top with parmesan, pepper flake and thyme.

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Reviews

Thanks Dancer^, for the great recipe. It was a hit with my sons. They went back for seconds. We will be having it again for sure.

islandgirl77551
I made this last week. I bought orzo by accident thinking it was rice. I found this recipe and have now been en;ightened by this wonderful flavorful recipe. Yumola!

DragonShoes